Without caring mentors, positive youth development just doesn’t happen. At The First Tee, we take coaching seriously. We believe that a meaningful, quality relationship between coach and participant is vital to our program. Our mission wouldn’t be possible without our dedicated coaches. Are ...
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Playing golf, or any sport, at the college level is competitive. What does it take to get noticed by a college golf coach? T.D. Luten, the assistant coach for the Duke University Men’s Golf Team and past executive director at The First Tee of the Triangle (2005–2012), shares his thoughts on how...
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Kendel Abrams, a participant from The First Tee of Greater Baltimore, was one of 81 junior golfers selected to play in the 2016 Nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach. She was paired with PGA TOUR Champions player Jay Haas and had the amazing opportunity to learn from him during their roun...
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There are many misconceptions about golf. At The First Tee, we have heard them all: Golf isn’t a sport Golf is boring Golf is all luck, no skill Golfers are not real athletes To help change the perception of golf, here are nine ways we think golf is different from other sports. THE TOP 9 … ...
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Participation in sports and physical activity continues to decline among young people, yet we know there are many health, educational, social and psychological benefits to ongoing participation. Here are five ways coaches at The First Tee create healthy environments for young people engaging in s...
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